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Center-Right Owned by The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons)Trump participates in Diwali celebrations at the White House
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Trump took part in Diwali celebrations at the White House, an event the residence has hosted under successive presidents with ceremonies held in different rooms over the years. During this year’s observance, Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, joined a ceremonial diya‑lighting and presented the president with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa.
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The celebrations are scheduled to be held at the Oval Office, continuing a tradition started by President George W Bush
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Marking Diwali celebrations at the White House, Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal met United States President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, participating in a ceremonial diya-lighting and gifting him a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa.
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India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra was among those present at the Oval Office for the celebration. The tradition of having a Diwali celebration was started by President George W Bush in 2003.
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The White House has hosted Diwali celebrations under successive presidents, with ceremonies held in different rooms over the years
